| Service | Typical local sole trader | National franchise | |--------|--------------------------|--------------------| | Call-out & diagnosis | £50–£90 | £70–£120 | | Simple sink unblock (30 mins) | £60–£100 total | £100–£150 | | External drain rods | £80–£150 | £120–£200 | | High-pressure jetting | £100–£200 (if available) | £150–£250 | | CCTV survey | £120–£250 | £180–£350 |

If you share your actual location (city/region) and whether it’s an internal or external drain, I can help refine the search terms or point you to local directories.

| Service | Typical local tradesperson | Specialist drain company | |--------|---------------------------|--------------------------| | Plunger/snake | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Wet vacuum | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Drain rods (manual) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | High-pressure jetting | ❌ (some have small units) | ✅ Yes | | CCTV drain survey | ❌ Rare | ✅ Yes | | Root removal/liner repair | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |